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Rare Vintage 1970's A.A Sutain - n.147 Oversized Wrap Tortoise Frame Sunglasses

About the Item

This is a nice vintage pair of c. 1970s A. A. Sutain - France model 147 oversized tortoise wrap with bronze lenses sunglasses Always ahead of their time, A. A. Sutain is famous for creating the most stylish frames of the 1960s, including Jackie O’s glasses when she was the First Lady! Marked on frames : A. Sutain NO.147 best optical quality Inside dims between arms is 4.88" From the estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman paintings and Roman antiquities. She was actively involved with the Saint Louis Art Museum, where she served for many years as Museum Trustee and member of the Acquisition Committee, and remained Honorary Trustee for the rest of her life. Together with her husband, they endowed a gallery at the museum, named for Alice and Fred Conway, her parents.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine original condition, one are is a little higher, when sitting on flat service.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820244803332

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